Minutes

P.O. Box 1209 
Seattle, Washington 98111 
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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2022 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, March 22, 2022. The meeting
was   held   remotely   in   accordance   with   Senate   Concurrent   Resolution   8402 
and in accordance with Governor Inslee's Proclamation 20-28. Commissioners Calkins, Cho,
Felleman, Hasegawa (arrived at 1:35 p.m.), and Mohamed were present. 
1.    CALL to ORDER 
The meeting was convened at 10:30 a.m. by Commission President Ryan Calkins.
2.    EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss two matters regarding litigation/or
potential litigation/or legal risk, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and the performance of a public employee
per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for approximately 64 minutes, with the intention of reconvening the public
session at 12:00 p.m. Following the executive session, the public meeting reconvened at 12:00 p.m. 
Commission President Calkins led the flag salute. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
The agenda was approved as presented without objection. 
4.    SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 
4a. Annual Executive Director Performance Review 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 4a into the record. 
Commission President Felleman led the discussion of performance achievements for the Executive
Director during the past two years of pandemic and other challenges. 
Members of the Commission spoke in support of Executive Director Metruck's performance. 



Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online  www.portseattle.org.


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A motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, to increase the current base salary of the
Executive Director, Steve Metruck, by 8.5 percent to $394,181 and providing for a lump sum
amount of 2 percent of the base salary for each of the years 2020 and 2021, respectively,
carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Mohamed (4) 
Opposed: (0) 
5.    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made general and meetingrelated
announcements.
6.    COMMITTEE REPORTS 
Ms. Erica Chung, Strategic Advisor, provided a report regarding committee meetings held on 
March 16 and 17, 2022, and overviewed items discussed during those meetings. 
7.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
The following people spoke in support of Agenda Item 11c: Andrea Reay; Jon McFarland; 
Chris Dunham; Iris Antman; Preston Carnahan; Charlie Ball; and Jeannie Mikkelsen. 
The following people spoke in support of Agenda Item 10c: Mark Everton; Tom Norwalk; and
David Blandford. 
The following people spoke in support of Agenda Item 8f: Tremain Holloway; and Alex Best and
Mara Marsai (students at Maritime High School). 
The following person spoke regarding cruise and Agenda Item 11c, stating her concerns for
travel protocols and Covid-19 safety: Elizabeth Burton. 
The following person spoke regarding the topic of protecting N. SeaTac Park, preserving trees
and greenspace in the near-airport community, and to a community forest consensus document
being signed by community members: Noemie Maxwell Vassilakis (written comments also
submitted), Defenders of North Seatac Park group. 
In lieu of spoken comment, written comments regarding Agenda Item 10c and the tourism
partnership  connections  and  marketing  opportunities  it  provides  were  submitted  by: 
Dirk Buettner of Argus Reisen; Kolja Kassner of CANUSA; Adele Fitzpatrick-Foster of Cruise
Lines International Association UK and Ireland; Katie McGonale of Cruise International; 
Florian Holzen of FVW Medien, Germany; Lynn Narraway of Holland America Line UK; 
Lisa Simon of IITA (International Inbound Travel Association); Tilo Zimmermann of Norwegian
Cruise Line, Germany; Chris Pitchford of Real Response Media Ltd; and Cristian Meuter of Visit
USA Committee Germany. 
[Clerk's Note: All written comments are combined and attached here as Exhibit A.] 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.















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8.    CONSENT AGENDA 
[Clerk's Note: Items on the Consent Agenda are not individually discussed. Commissioners may
remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.] 
8a.      Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 14, 2020, and the Regular
Meeting of March 8, 2022. 
8b.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Proceed with the Construction of the
Fishermen's  Terminal  ADA  Compliance  Project  in  the  Amount  of  $850,000. 
(CIP #C801198) 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8c.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise, Award and Execute a Contract
with a Wellbeing Vendor to Provide Strategic Insight, a Robust Technology Solution,
and Access to a Diverse Selection of Wellness Content for the Port of Seattle's
Employee Benefit Program for up to 10 years in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,250,000. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8d.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Settlement Agreement to
Recover Environmental Costs. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8e.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Permanent Conservation
Easement to the City of Auburn that Will Convey Two-thirds of an Acre of Port
Property for a Third-party Stream Buffer Mitigation Site. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8f.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Sign an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with
Highline Public Schools, Maritime High School, to Support the Work of Instructional
Design Plans Demonstrating a Maritime-focused Curriculum. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, interlocal agreement, exhibit B, and
presentation slides. 
8g.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise, Award and Execute a Major
Public Works Contract and Fund the Construction Phase of the WTCW Roof
Replacement Project in the Amount of $1,915,000, Increasing the total project
authorization to-date to $2,215,000. (CIP #C801104) 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, sustainability memo, and presentation
slides. 
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8h.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Finalize and Sign Port Agreements Under
CDC's COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships and Amend Leases Relating to Port Cruise
Facilities to Incorporate such Port Agreements. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and program instructions. 
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, and 8h carried by
the following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Mohamed (4) 
Opposed: (0) 
10.  NEW BUSINESS 
10a. PUBLIC HEARING and Introduction  Resolution No. 3800: A Resolution Declaring
Surplus and No Longer Needed for Port District Purposes Approximately Two Acres of
Port-owned Real Property, Herein Referred to as the 28th Ave Parcels "Parcels" and
Located in the City of SeaTac, King County; and Further Authorizing the Transfer of a
Portion (Approximately 4,000 Square Feet) of Said Real Property to the Central Puget
Sound Transit Authority (Sound Transit) for Development of a Light Rail Elevated
Guideway; and Further Authorizing the Conveyance of Permanent Easements to Sound
Transit Required for Permanent Construction of the Elevated Guideway. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, and presentation
slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Steve Kennard, Property Manager, Aviation Properties 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10a into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. 
The presentation addressed: 
property surplus and conveyance to Sound Transit; 
subject parcel locations; and 
easement conveyance areas. 
Commission Felleman spoke to looking at ways to preserve green space. 
Commission President Ryan Calkins opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing
to testify, the public hearing closed and discussion moved to the Commission. 


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The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Mohamed (4) 
Opposed: (0) 
10b. Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise and Award a Major Works
Construction Contract in the amount of $26,700,000 for the Relocation of Checkpoint 1
at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, to Include a Project Labor Agreement, and to
Use Port Crews for Support Activities, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $37,000,000.
(CIP #C801093) 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Mandy Xiggores, AV Capital Programs Senior Development Manager, Aviation Capital Program
Management 
JJ Jordan, Capital Project Manager III, AV Project Management Group 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10b into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. 
The presentation addressed: 
the project scope and purpose; 
project location; 
the proposed new layout; 
integrated art displays; 
the conceptual rendering of the project; 
Checkpoint 1 and Duty Free; 
project schedule and budget; and 
project risks. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
the status of the existing Checkpoint 1; 
exploring the placement of concessions or kiosks in the area outside of the International
Arrivals Facility; 
timeline for the project; 
thinking about flow to ensure people move from ticketing and baggage to the checkpoint;
and 
the placement of signage to Checkpoint 1 and training for staff. 



Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.



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The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Mohamed (4) 
Opposed: (0) 
(Commissioner Hasegawa entered the meeting at 1:35 p.m.) 
10c. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Contracts to Promote International
Travel Through SEA, Cruise-oriented Travel Options and Washington State's Tourism
Opportunities in the UK and Europe as a One-year Contract for $185,000 with Two
Additional One-year Options at the Rate of $185,000 Per Year for a Total Not-to-Exceed
$555,000. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division 
Patti Denny, International Tourism Development Manager, Tourism 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10c into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. 
The presentation addressed: 
UK/Europe In-market representation -  requesting Commission authorization for the
Executive Director to execute a contract to promote Port gateways and Washington state
tourism opportunities in the UK and Europe as a one-year contract for $185,000 with two
additional one-year options at the rate of $185,000 per year for a total not to exceed
$555,000; 
promoting international travel; 
who does what in international travel marketing; 
the United Kingdom  USA's biggest overseas market; 
German market potential; 
tourism marketing efforts  trade shows, public relations, tour operator marketing campaigns; 
promoting Alaska Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines; 
Cruise Lines of America UK partnership; and 
International travel recovery and a prime time to market. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
the nature of the European-centric campaign and dynamics still affecting travel due to the
pandemic; 
tourism's importance to Port operations; and 
attendance at travel trade events, including from the Middle East and Africa. 


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The motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa and Mohamed (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
10d. Proclamation in Recognition of March Women's History Month. 
Presentation document(s) included a proclamation. 
Presenter(s): 
Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 
Sofia Mayo, Sr Manager Service Agreements, Central Procurement Office 
LaCretiah Claytor, Financial Analyst II SP, Maritime Finance 
Beth Britz, Manager Capital Project Liaison, AV Maintenance Asset Management and Logistics 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10d into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. 
Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion spoke regarding the
proclamation.
Members of the Port's Women's Initiative Network, Sofia Mayo, LaCretiah Claytor, and Beth Britz,
read the proclamation into the record. 
Commissioners Hasegawa and Mohamed spoke as co-sponsors of the proclamation and regarding
the impact of women throughout history.
Members of the Commission commented in support of the proclamation. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa and Mohamed (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
11.  PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 
11a.    SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) 2021 Annual Report. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, operating procedures, membership,
noise action agenda summary, matrix, annual report, and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation 
Brian Scott, Principal, BDS Planning & Urban Design (External) 
Eric Schinfeld, Senior Manager, Federal & International Government Relations
Marco Milanese, Senior Community Engagement Manager, External Relations 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11a into the record. 
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Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
2021 accomplishments and 2022 workplan; 
discussion topics in 2021; 
tentative priorities for 2022; 
StART objective and overview; 
revised operating procedures; 
aviation near-term noise action agenda; 
port-cities federal agenda; and 
StART facilitator observations. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
StART meetings open to the public; 
StART information and actions reaching the aviation committee; 
StART reporting to the Highline Forum; 
interaction of StART members and Port staff and Commissioners; 
new investments and funding for Healthy Port initiatives and StART presentations with
health agencies; 
including StART information in Commission's Friday Memo; 
FAA participation in StART; 
the geographic membership composition of StART; and 
providing opportunities for anyone else in near-airport communities to be involved. 
11b.    SEA Accessibility Program 2022 Update 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. 
Presenter(s): 
Heather Karch, Manager Architect, AV Facilities & Infrastructure 
Chelsea Rodriguez, Airport Volunteers & Customer Accessibility Manager, Customer Care 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11b into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
guiding principles; 
accessibility  a continuous improvement process; 
Sensory Room  opened April 2021; 
Service Animal relief areas; 
signage; 
accessibility seating; 
customer service  programs and staff; 
customer communication and feedback; 
quality assurance program; 
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disability community engagement; 
aviation industry advocacy; and 
conclusions and next steps 
o  ongoing commitment to becoming most accessible airport in the nation; 
o  looking forward to in 2022. 
Discussion ensued regarding: 
the Port's ADA program structure; and 
Open Doors recommendations and key performance indicators to track progress. 
11c.    2022 Cruise Season Update 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. 
Presenter(s): 
Stephanie Jones Stebbins, Managing Director, Maritime Division 
Marie Ellingson, Cruise Operations and Business Development Manager, Maritime Division 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11c into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
2022 cruise season preliminary schedule; 
forecast $15M to maritime/port in 2022; 
regional economic benefit; 
direct impacts by activity; 
economic equity  benchmarking other Ports; 
2022  2023 priority economic equity initiatives; 
2022 job fairs; 
community engagement; 
environmental regulatory agencies; 
maritime emissions in Seattle declined since 2005; 
2021- 2022 Clean Air initiatives; 
2021- 2022 Clean Water initiatives; 
2022  2023 priority sustainability initiatives; 
success requires partnership; 
safe and successful 2021 season; 
2022 season Covid measures checklist; and 
Port agreements for 2022  define a cruise line's local health protocols. 
Discussion ensued regarding: 
banned discharge at berth and adding this topic to the Port's federal legislative agenda; 
environmental incentives and reduced fees; 
updating emissions data through a third-party contractor; 

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receiving disaggregated inventories from the third-party vendor during the next assessment;
and 
reducing impacts and increasing benefits. 
12.    QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS  
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, to Refer the topic of All Gender Bathrooms to the
Equity and Workforce Development Committee, carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa and Mohamed (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
Members of the Commission and Executive Director Metruck made closing comments.
Executive Director Metruck, General Counsel Pete Ramels, and Members of the Commission
recognized Tom Tanaka, Deputy General Counsel, in his retirement from the Port and thanked him
for his years of service to the organization. 
13.    ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. 
Prepared:                                      Attest: 
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk              Toshiko Hasegawa, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: April 12, 2022 








Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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